Rick Bayless brings "complex flavors" to the "delightful" , "inventive" "Mexican street food" on offer at this River North "winner" , featuring "outstanding tortas" and some of "the best hot chocolate on the planet" ; though the "fast-casual" setup feels "jam-packed" to some, "affordable" tabs compensate.

What a great place!!! The fierce smell of melted chocolate hits you a block away, and the renowned churros and drinking chocolate are certainly worth the calories. But the food is complex and original - and the vegetarian tacos were really good. The portions are not particularly big, enough for me, but my teenage son was not quite satisfied, and finished my last taco. It is very casual, small seating area and it gets very busy pretty quickly. Definitely going back - so many options on the menu I want to try!!

regina slowey · February 24, 2018

We came here for dessert. Got the Mexico City Thick and it was thick. Lots of spices, and a funny texture. Definitely not your average hot cocoa. The churro was very good. I liked how crunch and soft it was. The after taste got a mild sweet and smooth flavor. I like it a lot. Would love to come back and try the food here!

Landy · February 3, 2018

Yummy food! My husband has been wanting to go here for ages. Glad we finally made it on our visit home. Crowded space, but for good reason. Good customer service and worth the wait!